--- title: "GB-London: RBGKEW1190 Economic Valuation of Kew 2023" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS" published: "2023-06-15" --- # GB-London: RBGKEW1190 Economic Valuation of Kew 2023 Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8af6de73-ae3f-46fe-b752-893d00970c5f.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is inviting tenders for the Economic Valuation of Kew 2023 project based in London. This tender is in the services category under the CPV classification for economic research services. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 3rd July 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 7th August 2023 to 6th November 2023. This opportunity aims to update the Economic Valuation in preparation for the next government Comprehensive Spending Review. This tender by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, offers business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in economic evaluations in natural science collections-based organisations, especially SMEs. Businesses capable of providing clear and accessible reports suitable for both government stakeholders and internal colleagues are well-suited to compete. The project requires a supplier with expertise in economic research services and willing to adhere to the outlined procurement procedures and deadlines. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 June 2023 for the following reason: Incorrect budget published in error(Summary RBG Kew published its first Economic Valuation in April 2016. This work was subsequently refreshed in 2019. The published report can be found here https://www.kew.org/about-us/reports-and-policies Kew is looking to update its Economic Valuation in 2023 in preparation for the next government Comprehensive Spending Review based on data for the year ended 31 March 2023, and standard and appropriate methodology. About RBG Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. The mission of RBG Kew is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the wellbeing of people and future of all life on Earth. Our aspiration is to end the extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. Further details can be found in Kew's Manifesto for Change. About us | Kew RBG Kew operates across two sites ('Sites'): Kew Gardens in west London, founded in 1759 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and at Wakehurst in Sussex, which is the home of the Millennium Seed Bank. RBG Kew also has a permanent research station in Madagascar. RBG Kew uses the power of science and the rich diversity of its gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone. RBG Kew was established under the National Heritage Act (1983) and is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) with Exempt Charitable status. Its sponsor Department within government is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), which also acts as its charitable regulator. Scope of the requirements Kew intends to update its Economic Valuation in 2023 in preparation for the next government Comprehensive Spending Review based on data for the year ended 31 March 2023. The valuation will be undertaken using a standard and appropriate methodology which will be clearly recognised by government and with all assumptions documented. We expect a final report which can be published on Kew's website and shared with stakeholders, both in government and internal colleagues. The report should be clear and accessible for non-economists in the house style of the consultants (rather than Kew). We require a supplier who has previously undertaken economic evaluations in natural science collections based organisations, The complete service provisions are detailed in the tender pack available via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=788491161) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f29c458-1281-4514-a4ee-07ab8391f66b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS | | Locality | RICHMOND | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 3AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 10:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f29c458-1281-4514-a4ee-07ab8391f66b - 13 Jun 2023 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f29c458-1281-4514-a4ee-07ab8391f66b - 12 Jun 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f29c458-1281-4514-a4ee-07ab8391f66b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f29c458-1281-4514-a4ee-07ab8391f66b 15th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=788491161 Please follow this link to view the notice. - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-RBGKEW1190--Economic-Valuation-of-Kew-2023/TPK838YQM9 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=788491161 - https://www.kew.org/about-us/reports-and-policies ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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